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इंग्रजी

prefer

gb/pɹɪfˈɚ/ us/pɹɪfˈɚ/
A2 इंग्रजी
~ 1500
अर्थ
० अर्थ
क्रियापद A2 action
1

Like one choice more

To like one thing more than another, or to want one thing instead of another.

वापर नमुना: to prefer [something] to [something else]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'prefer' with 'rather' or 'would rather'. 'Prefer' is followed by a noun, pronoun, or verb in the -ing form, not an infinitive without 'to'.
समानार्थी शब्द
favor (Slightly more formal; often used in professional or political contexts.) | like better (More informal and conversational in tone.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
dislike (General opposite; means to not like something.) | reject (Focuses on actively choosing against an option rather than just liking it less.)
सहप्रयोग
prefer to do |prefer something over |would prefer |personally prefer |prefer coffee to tea
विषय
daily life |emotions |decision-making |daily_life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • I prefer coffee to tea in the morning.
  • Most children prefer playing outside to watching TV.
  • She prefers to work alone rather than in a team.
  • They prefer this brand because it lasts longer.
  • I would prefer to stay home tonight.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I prefer pizza to pasta.
  • She prefers to read books.
  • We prefer summer to winter.
  • He prefers walking to driving.
  • They prefer cats to dogs.
क्रियापद formal B2 action
2

Give priority to

To give someone or something more importance than others.

वापर नमुना: to prefer [someone/something] over [others]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may overuse this meaning in casual conversation, where the neutral 'like better' sense is intended.
समानार्थी शब्द
prioritize (Focuses on arranging tasks or people in order of importance.) | favor (Often used when showing preference in decisions or treatment.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
overlook (To fail to notice or give importance.) | neglect (To fail to give needed care or attention.)
सहप्रयोग
prefer charges |prefer a claim |prefer a candidate |prefer one group over another
विषय
business |law |decision-making |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • The policy prefers local suppliers over foreign ones.
  • The company prefers experienced candidates for this role.
  • Some schools prefer students with strong community service records.
  • In this court, local cases are preferred over international disputes.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The teacher prefers hard-working students.
  • This shop prefers cash payments.
  • The boss prefers workers with experience.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
prefer
IPA
GB/pɹɪfˈɚ/
US/pɹɪfˈɚ/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
prefer (१ अक्षरखंड)
शब्दरूपे
Verb
  • Base: prefer
  • 3rd Person Singular: prefers
  • Present Participle: preferring
  • Past: preferred
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
prefers verb preferring verb preferred verb
Core family
preference noun B1 preferable adjective B2 preferably adverb B1
Advanced or less common
preferential adjective preferentially adverb
ठळक मुद्दे
  • Irregular present participle: preferring Verb
  • Irregular past: preferred Verb
वाक्प्रचार

prefer not to

1
/pɹɪfˈɚ nˈɑt tə/
fixed phrase

Choose not to do something

To politely say you do not want to do something.

उदाहरणे
  • I prefer not to talk about politics.
  • He prefers not to drive at night.

would prefer (to)

1
/wˈʊd pɹɪfˈɚ tə/
fixed phrase

Polite choice expression

A polite way to say what you want more in a particular situation.

उदाहरणे
  • I would prefer to sit by the window, please.
  • She would prefer staying home tonight.
यादीकडे परत
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